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1 focused
['fəʊkəst] 1. focus(s)ed 2. focus(s)ed1) [telescope, image] a fuoco2) [ person] determinato, concentrato* * *focused► to focus* * *['fəʊkəst] 1. focus(s)ed 2. focus(s)ed1) [telescope, image] a fuoco2) [ person] determinato, concentrato -
2 ♦ focus
♦ focus /ˈfəʊkəs/1 (fis., geom., ottica, fotogr.) fuoco: the focus of a lens, il fuoco di una lente; the foci of an ellipse, i fuochi di un'ellisse; real [virtual] focus, fuoco reale [virtuale]; in focus, a fuoco; out of focus, fuori fuoco; to bring into focus, mettere a fuoco; to come into focus, mettersi a fuoco; to go out of focus, non essere più a fuoco2 (solo sing.) centro (dell'interesse, dell'attenzione); punto focale: the focus of attention, il centro dell'attenzione; the focus of a debate, l'argomento al centro di un dibattito; The focus has so far been on the new airport, fino a questo momento tutta l'attenzione si è concentrata sul nuovo aeroporto; The boy is the focus of their affections, il loro affetto è tutto concentrato sul ragazzo; to shift the focus on st., spostare l'attenzione su qc.3 (solo sing.) enfasi; rilievo: This issue should be brought into sharper focus, questa questione dovrebbe essere messa più in rilievo5 (med.) focolaio● (polit., econ.) focus group, ‘focus group’ ( piccolo gruppo di persone riunito da sondaggisti, ricercatori di mercato, ecc. per discutere un argomento assegnato) □ (cinem.) focus puller, assistente operatore addetto ai fuochi.♦ (to) focus /ˈfəʊkəs/A v. t.1 (fis., elettron., fotogr.) mettere a fuoco; focalizzare: to focus the camera lens, mettere a fuoco l'obiettivo della macchina fotografica3 (fig.) concentrare; far convergere; appuntare: to focus one's eyes on st., concentrare il proprio sguardo su qc.; fissare qc.; All eyes were focused on her, tutti gli sguardi erano appuntati su di lei; to focus one's attention [efforts] on st., concentrare la propria attenzione [i propri sforzi] su qc.; to focus a debate on st., portare qc. al centro di un dibattito; Our efforts are focused on reaching this goal, tutti i nostri sforzi sono concentrati sul raggiungimento di questo obiettivoB v. i.2 (fisiol.) mettere a fuoco le immagini: A newborn baby cannot focus, un neonato non riesce a mettere a fuoco le immagini4 (fig.) convergere; appuntarsi; essere incentrato: All eyes focused on them, tutti gli sguardi si sono concentrati (o si sono appuntati) su di lorofocuseda.2 concentrato; intentofocusingn. [u](fis., fotogr.) messa a fuoco; focalizzazione● (fotogr.) focusing screen, schermo di messa a fuoco. -
3 revolve
[rɪ'vɒlv] 1.verbo transitivo fare girare2.verbo intransitivo girareto revolve around — fig. (be focused on) essere imperniato su
* * *[rə'volv](to move, roll or turn (in a complete circle) around a central point, axis etc: A wheel revolves on its axle; This disc can be revolved; The Moon revolves (a)round the Earth; The Earth revolves about the Sun and also revolves on its axis.) girare, ruotare- revolver- revolving* * *[rɪ'vɒlv] 1.verbo transitivo fare girare2.verbo intransitivo girareto revolve around — fig. (be focused on) essere imperniato su
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focused — UK US (also focussed) /ˈfəʊkəst/ adjective ► giving a lot of attention, time, effort, etc. to one particular area of a business, and knowing exactly what you want to achieve: »The chief executive of the company attributes their success to focused … Financial and business terms
focused — adj. [Also spelled {focussed}.] 1. being in focus or brought into focus; clearly delineated; of an image. Opposite of {unfocused}. [WordNet 1.5] 2. converging on a point; of light rays; as, focused light rays can set something afire. [WordNet… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
focused — fo|cused [ foukəst ] adjective 1. ) concentrating on a particular goal and not wasting time or energy on other things: I m much more focused this year. We need a more focused approach to finally eliminating polio. 2. ) a focused sound or image is … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
focused — [[t]fo͟ʊkəst[/t]] also focussed ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ (approval) If you describe someone or something as focused, you approve of the fact that they have a clear and definite purpose. I spent the next year just wandering. I wasn t focused...… … English dictionary
focused — UK [ˈfəʊkəst] / US [ˈfoʊkəst] adjective 1) showing approval concentrating on a particular aim and not wasting time or energy on other things I m much more focused this year. We need a more focused approach to finally eliminating polio. 2) a… … English dictionary
focused — /ˈfoʊkəst/ (say fohkuhst) adjective 1. producing a sharp image: accurately focused binoculars. 2. intent on one s goal; determined: to stay focused despite all distractions. Also, focussed …
Focused — Focus Fo cus, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Focused}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Focusing}.] To bring to a focus; to focalize; as, to focus a camera. R. Hunt. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
focused — concentrated concentrated adj. 1. Having a high density of (the indicated substance); as, a narrow thread of concentrated ore. Note: [Narrower terms: {undiluted} (vs. diluted)] [WordNet 1.5] 2. Gathered together or made less diffuse; as, their… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
focused — adj. Focused is used with these nouns: ↑training … Collocations dictionary
focused — un·focused; … English syllables
focused — adjective 1. being in focus or brought into focus • Syn: ↑focussed • Ant: ↑unfocused 2. (of light rays) converging on a point focused light rays can set something afire • Syn: ↑focussed … Useful english dictionary